*The Penguins called Winger Eric Tangradi up from Wilkes-Barre yesterday. He will be in the lineup tonight.*Tonight's game will be the first for Penguins Matt Niskanen and James Neal, and Star Alex Goligoski, against their former teams. The three were traded for each other in February.*The Penguins had a group of Veterans in for the morning skate today. Owner Mario Lemieux signed autographs.*Kari Lehtonen, with a stellar 11-1 record, will start between the pipes for Dallas.

QUOTABLE

"I just need to play my game and not worry about anything else, not be too nervous and worry about doing more than I am capable of and just playing my game." - Winger Eric Tangradi on playing his first NHL game of the season.

"He had a good week of practice and is progressing, but he won't be playing this weekend. We're not keeping a secret. When he's going to play, we'll make sure we let you know." - Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma on the potential return of Center Sidney Crosby.

“It's a good measuring stick for us. We're trying to gauge ourselves against the league, coming into Washington and then going to Pittsburgh and Detroit.” - Stars Head Coach Glenn Gulutzan on his team's current tough three-game road trip.

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LAST MEETING

The Penguins lost in Dallas, 5-2. Down 3 goals in the second, Sidney Crosby squared off against current teammate Matt Niskanen.

INJURIES

Sidney Crosby and Tyler Kennedy are out with concussions.Zbynek Michalek is out with a broken hand.Ben Lovejoy is out with a broken wrist.For the Stars, Steve Ott is out with a lower body injury.